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03/302022

ARCN Executive Staff Vacancies (Internal and External Advertisement)

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Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Director/Chief Executive Officer in the underlisted Parastatals under the aegis of the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN).

  1. Director/CEO, Rubber Research Institute of Nigeria (RRIN), Benin. The Institute has national mandate for research into genetic improvement, production and processing of rubber and other latex producing plants.
  2. Director/CEO, National Roots Crops Research Institute (NRCRI), Umudike. The Institute has national mandate for research into; The genetic improvement of cassava, yam, cocoyams, irish potato, ginger and sweet potato.
  3. Director/CEO, Lake Chad Research Institute (LCRI), Maiduguri. The Institute has national mandate for research into the improvement of millet, wheat and barley.

 

QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must be holders of Ph.D in relevant discipline, have extensive research and teaching experience as evidenced by scientific publications in Research Institutes.  In addition, candidates must have ability to provide academic/administrative leadership as well as have clear and articulated vision for the development of the Institute.  Furthermore, he/she must not be more than 60 years of age at the time of commencement of tenure.  A minimum of Assistant Director or Associate Professor at NARIs would be required please.

 

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT:  A single term of five (5) years only.

 

DUTIES:  The Director/Chief Executive Officer is the Research and Administrative Head of the Institute as well as responsible for the academic and administrative management of the Institution.

 

SALARY: Political Office holders Salary Scale.

 

METHOD OF APPLICATION:  Applicants are requested to submit twelve (12) typewritten copies and one (1) electronic copy on CD of their curriculum vitae (CV) and photocopies of their credentials.  Functional phone numbers and email address should be indicated on the CV.  Three referees are required to send their reports to the address below.  All applications and Referees’ reports should be marked “Confidential Application” at the top left corner of the envelope and addressed to;

 

The Executive Secretary,

Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN),

Agricultural Research House,

Plot 223D, Cadastral Zone B6, Mabushi,

P.M.B. 5026, Wuse, Abuja.

Nigeria.

 

PLEASE NOTE: Candidate must apply for only one Institute as multiple applications (i.e application for more than one Institute) are not allowed.

 

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION

 

The deadline for submission of application is close of work on or before 13th May, 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

 

Signed

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02/182022

Buhari Committed To Agricultural Development Through Research, Minister Assures ARCN

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Minster of agriculture and rural development, Dr Mahmood Mohammed Abubakar has assured the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) of President Muhammadu Buhari’s commitment to agricultural development through research, innovation and technology.

He said that the president relied on agriculture for food production and economic development in order to bring the country back on the path of growth.

The minister stated this in Abuja when the executive secretary of ARCN, Prof Garba Sharubutu paid him a working visit.

Dr Abubakar maintained that the president has assured him of readiness to significantly improve the capacity of staff of the ARCN, NARIs and FCAs and to this end he has directed that the NARIs and FCAs to furnish the ministry with critical areas of human resources needs especially research fellows, lecturers, analysts, technologists and technicians.

A statement by the council’s head, protocol and publicity, Kayode Aiyedogbon said “Accordingly, the products of your research is expected to be taken off the shelves for the immediate utilisation of farmers, industries and consumers, you must also ensure a strong drive towards attracting research grants to suppliment the available funds which will therefore ensure lesser dependence on government funding in the nearest future.

Apart from NAERLS, each NARIs and FCAs has a responsibility to establish extension service departments and units, and in this regard, the Dr Abubakar wonders why our extension services units should be lagging behind the global standards and he has directed that with the expected increase of manpower, all the stakeholders are to rejuvenate the extension services unit and ensure effective delivery of research results to end users”.

In his remarks, executive secretary of ARCN, Prof. Garba Sharubutu acknowledged the minister’s remarks and directives, but raised some concerns as regards the new amended ARCN Act which according to him cannot be fully implemented without minister’s approval.

by Adegwu John (Leadership Newspaper)

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Farmers at work
01/112022

2022: Insecurity, Climate Change Threaten Nigeria’s Agricultural Sector

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Agricultural experts have expressed concern at the effects of insecurity, climate change and poor budgetary allocations to Nigeria’s agricultural sector, which are threatening the country’s long term food security.

Challenges in the sector have in recent times led to farmers abandoning their farms, and harvest destroyed due to climate change, natural disasters and diseases.

With high expectations for the year 2022, experts in the agricultural sector have canvassed for more research, funding, and tackling of climate change and insecurity to herald a viable agriculture sector.

They believe that sustained funding, especially in the area of agricultural research and innovation will bring about breakthrough and value addition that would drive the federal government’s diversification policy for job creation, foreign exchange earnings, and GDP growth.

While setting the agenda for the agricultural sector in 2022 with high expectation of a fruitful outcome, some experts who spoke to LEADERSHIP Weekend in separate interviews said the current 1.8 percent allocation to the sector is grossly inadequate to put the country on the path to economic prosperity.

Although the Maputo Declaration mandates all African countries to set aside at least 10 per cent of their yearly budgets to agriculture, since 2003 when the agreement came to effect, Nigeria has failed to abide by the treaty as budgetary allocation to agriculture currently stands at 1.8 percent in the 2022 budget.

Agriculture remains a strong pillar to tackle Nigeria’s economic misfortunes and, as such, paucity of funds and lack of robust research could deprive the sector of its viability.

The national president of Potatoes Farmers Association of Nigeria (POFAN), Daniel Okafor, called for more research in the agricultural sector for the development of crops, animals, the transformation of agriculture by-products, and making available raw materials for improved farming.

Okafor also said, “I want the government to intervene in all the value chains of agriculture by providing low-interest loans directly to farmers and also look into value addition for every sector, especially the processing and marketing of agricultural products.”

On the issue of climate change, he urged the federal government to develop a sustainable framework to tackle its effects, saying climate change has destroyed a lot of agricultural produce and has led to poor harvest.

He said, “Let NiMet (Nigeria Meteorological Agency)  and other government agencies set up a sustainable framework to tackle climate change to achieve a favourable weather condition for improving production.”

The helmsman of the potatoes farmers also urged the federal government to consider more training for farmers on good agricultural practices.

According to him, “Government should consider training farmers on good agricultural practices in line with international best practices because most of Nigeria’s food produce are not acceptable in the international market. We want more exportation for farmers to make more money and attract young people into agriculture.

“I expect the federal government to move the Anchor Borrowers Programme to the Bank of Agriculture and use Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC) to reduce insurance premiums for farmers.”

On his part, the national president, Agricultural Produce Sellers Association of Nigeria (APSAN), Comrade Aloys Akortsaha, advised the federal government to increase budgetary allocation to the agricultural sector to guarantee economic growth.

He said in the year 2022, “if the federal government is truthful about diversifying the economy into agriculture, they should take the budgetary allocation to the sector seriously because practising farming nowadays needs a lot of equipment and money. At least they should encourage mechanised farming and give more loans to farmers directly.

“Farming is the only thing that when you invest in it, you will not be disappointed because every kobo given to farmers, you will see results. For instance, if you give each farmer N200,000 to farm, the next year you will be surprised at the output, the result will be marvelous.”

On budgetary budget allocation to the agriculture sector, he maintained that it is grossly inadequate.

“I want to emphasise that budget allocation to agriculture all these years is grossly inadequate so my opinion is that the money should be increased and again the federal government should take the agricultural sector seriously in the real sense of it.”

While urging Nigerians to support efforts that will reduce substandard agro-produce in the country, Akortsaha noted that the lack of acceptance of Nigeria’s agricultural produce at the international market due to safety and health concerns has created a dented image for the country and has depleted foreign exchange earnings as Nigeria’s cannot export most of its agricultural produce to Europe and other countries.

Speaking on his agenda for the government this year, the national president of Cocoa Farmers Association of Nigeria (CFAN), Adeola Adegoke similarly called for increased investment in the agricultural sector to deliver a sustained economy.

Adegoke also sought protection for farmers and stressed the need to put an end to farmers-herders crisis as well as kidnapping in the nation.

He said government at all levels must collaborate with the private sector and research institutions to invest and facilitate agricultural research and transfer of breakthrough innovations to farmers for improved food production.

“We have realised that the agric sector gives the highest foreign exchange earnings to a country and for industrialisation of the sector, they must be key things that must be done, which is food sufficiency and food security,” he said, adding that increased import of food in the nation shows a lot of weaknesses of the economy.

“A lot of things need to be put in place for economic growth in terms of increased spending and investment and diversification of agriculture across the value chain.

“We must look at the processing and marketing and value addition of all agricultural produce, and to see how we can improve our exportation; this, to me, is going to sustain the economy and diversify it in real terms.”

Speaking further, he said there must be a collaborative effort between the public and private sectors to drive the economy and utilize research Institutes.

He said, “This will bridge the gap and transfer of research breakthroughs and bring in private investors to look at ways of making sure that we as a nation build our capacity to sustain the economy because we have seen that no country can develop without the agric sector being revolutionised.

“It is not only to increase funding- that is important, but to improve our security on all sides and make sure that our people go to the farm and produce in commercial quantities, and at the same time empowering other farmers to produce more.”

Adegoke noted that a viable agricultural sector will ensure the availability of locally made raw materials for the country’s industries.

He also canvassed an increase in the exportation of cocoa as one of Nigeria’s commodities with huge potential in foreign exchange earnings that can aid GDP growth.

Meanwhile, the executive secretary of the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN), Prof Garba Sharubutu, said that the council will, in 2022, be concentrating on early maturing crops to enhance food security.

Speaking on his 2022 vision to LEADERSHIP Weekend, Prof Sharubutu said the federal government was concerned about the rising prices of food items, adding that the council in the coming days will work with the private sector and foreign partners to develop a mechanism that will make food more affordable to Nigerians.

The professor added that the council was bracing up strategies to change the direction of agricultural research and innovations towards addressing climate change, natural disasters, and diseases that might hamper effective food production.

“We are going to concentrate on early maturing crops which is meant to solve the problem of food security because the more we produce what we consume, the more we stabilise the economy.

“We are starting the year 2022 on a very good note with renewed vigour. The National Agricultural Technology and Incubation platform, which is the new policy that is coming up, has vested on ARCN more responsibility and the minister has challenged us – that we must bring in problem-solving innovations. The direction now is for us to research into areas that will solve problems

“Before the end of the first quarter, we are expected to hold a meeting with all the agricultural research institutes together with the private sector, especially those that are into agricultural development.

“This meeting will also involve our foreign partners, to look for solutions to most of the problems and the number one problem is from a research point of view – how do we bring down prices of foodstuff? We will offer our advice to the government on the issue of prices of foodstuff. “

He said the meeting will also look at agriculture in terms of the devastating effects of natural disasters, climate, and diseases and set research targets for the various research institutes.

The professor said with the introduction of the National Centre for Agricultural Mechanisation, farmers are going to improve their productivity.

“Farmers should expect more of extension activities; the minister is very concerned about the issue of extension and the impact it has on the farmers, as well as the high prices of food items linked to our inability to produce more food,’’ he concluded.

by Adegwu John (Leadership)

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Minister of Agriculture
11/152021

Federal Government is Working Towards Bringing Down Food Prices – AGRICULTURE MINISTER

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In what can be termed as a wonderful but kind gesture, the Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Dr. Muhammad Mahmoud Abubakar, today paid a familiarisation visit to the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN).
In his opening remarks, the Hon. Minister expressed delight in seeing a large turn out of staff welcome him and observed their compliance to the COVID 19 protocols by wearing nose masks.
The Hon. Minister assured that the Federal government will not just sit and watch food prices skyrockets as measures are in place to ensure that the prices are stabilised before the end of the year.
Dr Abubakar also hinted that the Ministry is working with some international organisations to improve the sector inorder to enhance food production that will be sufficient for the Nigerian growing population.
In his words, “we are doing everything possible to bring up some stimulants that can bring down the food prices”.
The Minister however hinted that the Growth Enhancement Scheme GES, will be brought back soon having identified how to make it work better.
In his welcome remarks, the Executive Secretary of ARCN, Prof. Garba Hamidu Sharubutu mni, welcomed the august visitors and quickly pledged that the Council is ready to support the Ministry inorder to ensure the provision of necessary input for food security, poverty eradication and diversification of the economy.
Prof. Sharubutu acknowledged the fact that various NARIs have made giant strides in developing technologies that will tackle emerging diseases and pests which according to him have changed the direction of our research from basic to demand driven agricultural research and technologies as most of our researches are now responding to the yearnings. The ES recalled when we had cases of army worms on maize farms, pest attack on beans as well as tuta absoluta on tomatoes. In his words, Prof. Sharubutu said, ” our research institutes have been able to find solutions to these pests and insects, that is the demand driven agricultural research initiatives”.
In conclusion, the ES said that researchers are making efforts to incorporate nutrients into crops inorder to improve the nutritional components of crops.
Thereafter, the Hon. Minister was led on a guided inspection of the ongoing finishing touches at the new building due for commissioning next week’s Monday.

Kayode I. Aiyedogbon
Head, Protocol and Publicity

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10/112021

ADOPTED VILLAGES: DISSEMINATING TECHNOLOGIES, EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES

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Background

The Adopted Village Concept was first introduced to the National Agricultural Research Institutes (NARIs) in 1996 by a world bank funded National Agricultural Research Project (NARP) to facilitate the dissemination of improved agricultural technologies as well as a tool for developing and evaluating technologies emanating from the dissemination of the technologies.

The institutes were to conduct their On-Farm Adaptive Research (OFAR) in the identified adopted villages. Each institute was to identify two communities in their mandate areas and select farmers who were willing to put their technologies on their fields. The villages were to serve as showrooms for convincing intending farmers and end-users on the viability of the technologies being promoted. Most research institutes identified the villages during the NARP but were unable to carry out activities in these villages when funds from NARP dried up.

The Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) subsequently requested the NARIs to revive these adopted villages. ARCN wanted the NARIs to view the villages not merely as field laboratories but also as impact villages such that even if the impact of research is not felt elsewhere in easily quantifiable terms, it must be felt in quantifiable terms in these communities. ARCN expects the villages to be showrooms for convincing government and donors that investment in research and extension is worthwhile.

The role of ARCN

ARCN supported NARIs, FCA and FUs so as to facilitate dissemination of improved on-shelf agricultural technologies of NARS through the adopted villages and schools. The specific objectives of the adopted villages are to encourage: large scale adoption of improved technologies; economic empowerment of resource poor farmers; and create job opportunities for youths to enhance and ensure food security.

By 2014, the NARIs, FCA and FUs are working in 261 communities with a total of 552,111 beneficiaries.

List of Adopted Villages and their Locations

S/N Name of Institution Name of Adopted Village/Adopted School Location
1. FCT- AROC, FCT- Abuja 1. Karshi Village

2. G.S.S. Karshi

3. Kuje Village

4. G.S.S. Kuje

5. Kawu Village

6. G.S.S Kawu

– Karshi, AMAC

– Karshii. AMAC

– Kiyi, Kuje Area Council

– Kiyi, Kuje Area Council

– Kawu, Bwari Area Council

– Kawu, Bwari Area Council

2. LCRI, Maiduguri 1. Dalori Village

2. Barakam Karawa Village

3. Malari Village

4. Dusuman Village

5. Kawuri Village

6. Government College

7. Sanda Kyarim Senior Second. School,

– Maiduguri, Borno State

– Maiduguri, Borno State

– Maiduguri, Borno State

– Maiduguri, Borno State

– Maiduguri, Borno State

– Maiduguri, Borno State

– Maiduguri, Borno State

3. NCRI, Badeggi 1. Ndagbachi Village

2. Emitunda Village

3. Jima Doko Village

4. Edokota Village

5. Dwarfu Village

6. Naimi Village

7. Tudun Fulani Village

8. Dabarak Village

9. Chanchaga Village

10. Baggegi, Village

– Fggc Road Lemu Rd, Gbako LGA, Niger State

– Along Fed. Poly. Bida (Lavun LGA, Niger State

– Along doko Rd, Lavun LGA, Niger State

– Sen. Baba Director Road Bida, Niger State

– Katcha Rd, Katcha LGA, Niger State

– Lapai Rd. Lapai LGA, Niger State

– Lapai LGA, Niger State

– Lemu Rd, Gbako LGA, Niger State

– Bida, Abuja Rd, Lavun LGA, Niger State

– Katcha LGA, Niger State

4. NIHORT, Ibadan 1. Osegere

2. Awaye

3. Alaaka

4. Badeku

– Egbeda LGA, Oyo State

– Egbeda LGA, Oyo State

– Egbeda LGA, Oyo State

– Ona Ara LGA, Oyo State

5. NRCRI, Umudike 1. Umumbo Village

2. Community Second. School, Umumbo

3. Akolimenyi Village

4. Mbato Village

5. Oriendu Village

6. Ibeku High School,

7. Caray College International,

8. Santa Crux Secondary School,

9. Bishop Nwedo Memorial Seminary,

10. Wesley Seminary,

11. St. John’s Scien. and Technical Sch.

12. Community High School Igbariam,

13. Model Secondary School,

14. Obafemi Awolowo University,

15. Akpa Community Secondary School,

16. Government Secondary School,,

17. Umunkiri Village

– Umumbo, Anambra State

– Umumbo, Anambra State

– Abia State

– Imo State

– Abia State

– Umuahia, Imo State

– Umuahia South, Imo State

-Oloroko,

– Ossah, Abia State

– Ndoro Ikwuano LGA, Abia State

– Alor, Anambra State

– Anambra State

– Mbano, Imo State

– Ile- Ife Faculty of Agriculture,

– Allan, Benue State

– Karu, FCT- Abuja

– Abia State

6. RRIN, Benin 1. Iguovbiobo,

2. Iyanomo,

3. Ighuoriakhi,

4. RRIN Secondary School,

– Iguovbiobo

– Iyanomo

– Ighuoriaki

– Iyanomo

7. NIFOR, Benin 1. Aihuobabekun Village,

2. Okokhou Village,

3. Army Day Secondary School,

4. Federal Staff Secondary School,

– Ovia North East LGA, Edo State

– Ovia North East LGA, Edo State

– S&T Army Barracks Usiohor, Benin City Edo State

– FGGC Road, Ugbowo, Benin City, Edo State

8. CRIN, Ibadan 1. Aba Agbo Village,

2. Abanla – Prospect High School,

3. Mamu Community High School,

– Oluyole LGA, Ibadan Oyo State

– Oluyole, LGA, Ibadan Oyo State

– Ogun State

9. NIFFR, New- Bussa 1. Musawa Village,

2. Monai Village,

3. Malale Village,

4. Cover Dam,

5. Prison Yard,

6. Tunga Alh. Danbaba,

7. Yankede,

8. Fakun,

9. Dukia,

10. Mairuwa,

11. Tatabu,

12. Yunawa,

13. Tada,

14. T/nailo,

15. Shagunu,

16. Wara,

17. Garafini,

18. Duga Mashaya,

19. Wadata,

20. Kokoli,

21. GSS,

22. FGGC,

23. NIFFR Staff School,

24. MAN School,

25. Borgu CIS,

–  New Bussa, Niger State

– New Bussa, Niger State

– New Bussa, Niger State

– New Bussa, Niger State

– New Bussa, Niger State

– New Bussa, Niger State

– New Bussa, Niger State

– New Bussa, Niger State

– New Bussa, Niger State

– New Bussa, Niger State

– New Bussa, Niger State

– New Bussa, Niger State

– New Bussa, Niger State

– New Bussa, Niger State

– New Bussa, Niger State

– New Bussa, Niger State

– New Bussa, Niger State

– New Bussa, Niger State

– New Bussa, Niger State

– New Bussa, Niger State

– New Bussa, Niger State

– New Bussa, Niger State

– New Bussa, Niger State

– New Bussa, Niger State

– New Bussa, Niger State

10. NIOMR, Lagos 1. Magbon – Alade Seconadry School,

2. Lagos State Model College,

3. Kings College,

4. Magbon Alade Comm. Fish Farm Proj.

– Ibeju- Lekki LGA, lagos State

– Badore, Lekki, Lagos State

– Lagos, Eti-Osa LGA, Lagos State

– Ibeju- Lekki, Lagos

11. IAR, Samaru – Zaria    
12. IAR & T, Ibadan    
13. NVRI, Vom    
14. NAPRI, Shika – Zaria    
15. NSPRI, Ilorin    
16. NAERLS, Samaru – Zaria    
17. FCA, Ishiagu 1. Amata Village

2. Ayaragu Ogwor

3. Ishiagu High School,

4. Unity Secondary School

– Ivo LGA, Ebonyi State

– Ivo LGA, Ebonyi State

– Ivo LGA, Ebonyi State

– Afrikpo road, Ishiagu, Ivo LGA, Ebonyi State

18. FCA, Akure 1. Eleyowo Community

2. Ibulesoro Community,

3. Owode Community,

4. Aquinas College,

5. Celestial Church Grammar School.,

6. Ogbe High School.,

– Eleyowo , Ondo State

– Ifedore, LGA, Ondo State

– Eleyowo, Ondo State

– Hospital Road, Akure, Ondo State

– Aule, Akure Ondo State

– Akure, Ondo State

19. FCA, Ibadan 1. Koguo

2. Arutu

3. Bembo

4. Oyadiran

5. Alakaso

6. Tade

7. St Michael African Church

8. Apata Community School

9. Queen’s School Apata

– Koguo

– Arutu, Ido LGA, Oyo state

– Bembo

– Oyadiran

– Alakaso

– Tade

– Ido Local Government

– Apata

– Ibadan

20. FCAH&PT, Ibadan 1. Foresight

2. All Saints College

3. Ido

4. Our lady of Apostle

5. Bako

6. Oulyole community Grammer school

7. Feranjeun

8. Alayande School of Science

9. Oluyole

10.Urban Day Secondary School

11.Moyanran

12.Wesley School of Science

13.Araromi

14.Keji

15. Lagelu township

– Ido; LGA:  Ido Ibadan

– Jericho, Ibadan

– Ido Township; LGA, Ido

– Odo- Ona; LGA, Ibadan South – west

– Ido; LGA, Ido

– Oluyoe, Ibadan

– Jankata; LGA, Ido

– Oke- Bola; LGA, Ibadan South-West

– Oluyole- Egbeda

– Adeoyo

– Ido; LGA, Ido

– Elekuro; LGA, Ibadan North

– Bakatari; LGA, Ido

– Idiayunre; LGA, Oluyole

– Lagelu; LGA, Ibadan

21. FCAH&PT, Vom 1. Kuru Dakan Village,

2. Chana Village,

3. Govt. Day Secondary School Vwang,

4. Riyom Village,

5. Govt. Secondary School Riyom,

6. Dalo Memorial High School Foron,

7. Government Secondary School Fobur,

8. Kwali Village,

9. Bum Ganawuri,

10. Plateau School for the Deaf,

–  Kuru, Jos South LGA, Plateau State

– Jos South LGA, Plateau State

– Jos South LGA, Plateau State

– Jos South LGA, Plateau State

– Yirom LGA, Plateau State

-Barkin Ladi LGA, Plateau State

– Jos East LGA, Plateau State

– Bassa LGA, Plateau State

– Riyom LGA, Plateau State

– Bassa LGA, Plateau State

22. FECOHORT, Dadin Kowa 1. Baure Village,

2. Hinna Village,

3. Mal Jamo,

4. Swa Village,

5. Zambuk Village,

6. Baganje Village,

7. Kwami Village,

8. Govt. Scien. Sec. Sch. Doma,

9. Govt. Scien. Sec. Sch. Hinna,

10. Govt. Comp. Sec. Sch. Dadin Kowa

– Yamaltu Deba LGA, Gombe State

– Yamaltu Deba LGA, Gombe State

– Akko LGA, Gombe State

– Balanga LGA, Gombe State

– Yamaltu Deba LGA, Gombe State

– Billii LGA, Gombe State

– Kwami LGA, Gombe State

– Akko LGA, Gombe State

– Yamaltu Deba LGA, Gombe State

– Yamaltu Deba LGA, Gombe State

23. FCV&MLT, Vom 1. Govt. Secondary Sch. Hwak,

2. St. Joseph’s College, Vom,

3. College of Mary Immaculate, Zawan

4. K/Vom Community,

5. SOS Village, Kwata,

6. Govt. Science School, Kuru,

7. Govt. Secondary School Kwall,

8. Ngwal Community Secondary School,

9. Tinbihu Alasunnah Islammiyya School,

10. Govt. Technical College,

11. Bethany Christian Academy,

12. Angwan Mission, Kvom,

13. Angwan Gada, Kvom,

14. Chakarum Community,

15. Dahwolbub Community,

16. Anwan Doki,

17. Kwata Community,

18. Lambu Community,

19. Kwall Village,

20. Vwang B Community,

21. Mubarak Community,

22. Turu A Community,

23. Turu B Community,

24. Vwang A Community,

– Kuru, Plateau State

– Vom, Plateau State

– Zawan, Plateau State

– Plateau State

– Plateau State

– Plateau State

– Plateau State

– Plateau State

– Bukuru, Plateau State

– Kuru, Plateau State

-Barkin, Ladi, Plateau State

– Kvom, Plateau State

– Kvom, plateau State

– Plateau State

– Turu- Vwang, Plateau State

– Bukuru, Plateau State

– Plateau State

– Plateau State

– Plateau State

– Plateau State

– Plateau State

– Plateau State

– Plateau State

– Plateau State

24. FCFFT, Baga 1. Yobe Village,

2. Dumba Village,

3. Sabon Daban (Mile 3)

4. Govt. Secondary School, Kukawa,

5. Govt. Girls Secondary, School, Baga,

– Kukawa LGA, Borno State

– Kukawa LGA, Borno State

– Kukawa LGA, Borno State

– Kukawa LGA, Born State

– Kukawa, LGA, Borno State

25. FCAPT, Kano 1. Govt. Secondary School Kwankwaso,

2. Govt. Girls Secondary School Dala,

3. Govt. Secondary School Stadium,

4. Govt. Secondary School Kawaji,

5. Yan Kusa Adopted Village,

6. Barkum Adopted Village,

7. Unguwar Liman Adopted Village,

8. Dorawar Nabba Adopted Village,

9. Gundutse Adopted Village,

10. Guringawa Adopted Village,

11. Dakasoye Adopted Village,

12. Kadage Adopted Village,

13. Takai Adopted Village,

– Madobi LGA, Kano State

– Dala LGA, Kano State

– Nasarawa LGA, Kano State

– Nasarawa LGA, Kano State

– Kumbotso LGA, Kano State

– Bunkure LGA, Kano State

– Kibia LGA, Kano State

– Dawakin Kudu LGA, Kano State

– Kura LGA, Kano State

– Kumbotso LGA, Kano State

– Garun malam LGA, Kano State

– Gezawa LGA, Kano State

– Dawakin Kudu LGA, Kano State

26. FCF&MT, V/I- Lagos 1. Igbo- Olomi,

2. Ise,

3. Idata,

4. Wahab Folawiyo Senior High School,

5. Govt. Senior College,

– Ibeju Lekki LGA, Lagos State

– Ibeju Lekki LGA, Lagos State

– Ibeju Lekki LGA, Lagos State

– Eti-Osa LGA, Lagos State

– Waziri Ibrahim Street, Victoria Island

27. FCFFT, New Bussa    

 

 

 

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GM-Maize
10/112021

FG approves cultivation of genetically modified maize

News agricultural research council of nigeria, arcn, FCAs, maize, NARIS, research

The Federal Government has granted environmental approval for the evaluation and open cultivation of TELA Maize, a new variety of genetically modified maize developed by researchers at the Institute for Agricultural Research, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

Approval for the cultivation of the crop was announced in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday, jointly signed by the Communications Officer, West and Central Africa for African Agricultural Technology Foundation; and the Information Officer, IAR/ABU, Yakubu Dodo.

According to the statement, the genetically modified maize would resist fall armyworm, stem borers, and tolerate moderate drought.

The government decision was contained in a certificate issued to IAR by the National Biosafety Management Agency, the agency mandated to regulate genetically modified products across the country.

The certificate dated October 8, 2021, with permit code no. NBMA/CM/003, was issued to IAR for general/commercial release of TELA maize genetically modified for drought tolerance, resistance to stem borer and fall armyworm.

“It comes into effect from October 8, 2021, to October 5, 2024,” the statement read in part.

A decision document accompanying the certificate from NBMA stated that in arriving at the decision to grant the permit, the agency took into consideration the advice of the National Biosafety Committee, the National Biosafety Technical Sub-Committee, and the risk management report provided by the applicant.

The statement added, “The agency was convinced that there are no known adverse impacts to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, taking into account risk to human health.

“The permit, pursuant to this decision, is without prejudice to other extant legal requirements.”

It stated that this approval would authorise the permit holder and persons covered by the permit to commercialise the TELA maize genetically modified for drought tolerance and insect resistance.

Reacting to the decision, the Executive Director, IAR, Prof. Ishiyaku Mohammed, said it was inspiring for the institute to secure NBMA approval for the commercial release of the drought-tolerant and insect-resistant maize.

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Buhari
10/082021

President Buhari Signs Agricultural Research Council Of Nigeria Bill Into Law

News arcn, arcn.gov.ng, council, nigerian agriculture, research

A statement issued by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity) on Friday said this is in consonance with the commitment of his administration to diversify the economy with agriculture playing a critical role, President Muhammadu Buhari.

The statement explained that with the amendment, the Council is expected to play a crucial part in coordinating research efforts in the agricultural

The President also approved the establishment of the Federal College of Agriculture, Kirikasamma and the Federal College of Education (Special) Birnin Kudu.

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M M. Abubakar
09/122021

https://arcn.gov.ng/2021/09/12/884/

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HANDING OVER / TAKING OVER: Mohammad Mahmood Abubakar Assumes Duties at FMARD

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M M. Abubakar
09/102021

HANDING OVER / TAKING OVER: Mohammad Mahmood Abubakar Assumes Duties at FMARD

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Mohammad Mahmood Abubakar Assumes Duties at FMARD- Promises to prioritize the implementation of FG’s national livestock policy.

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Mohammad Mahmood Abubakar has said that he will prioritize the implementation of the Federal Government’s National Livestock Transformation Plan (NLTP) as part of measures to tackle the insecurity across the country. He said the livestock plan is designed to address the farmers/herders’ incessant conflicts, increase agric production and grow the Nigerian economy.

Speaking during the handing-over and taking-over ceremony at the Ministry’s Conference Room on Thursday, 9th September 2021, Dr. Mohammad Abubakar said, ‘’ the priority of this Ministry under my leadership will be to ensure that we put in place the necessary policy direction that will truly position agriculture as the mainstay of our economy as captured in the Medium Term National Development Plan and Mr. President’s vision of uplifting 100 million Nigerians out of poverty in 10 years’’.

He also said that ‘’research and extension services will be strengthened to ensure that best practices are translated into concrete deliverables in all the Value Chains including the livestock value chain’’

The Minister stressed the need for synergy among the departments and agencies towards achieving the mandate of the ministry and the diversification policy of Mr. President’s Administration.

He expressed optimism that the country’s enormous resources can place the country as the number one food producer and exporter in the world, ‘’food security is everything and can make a difference. There is no reason why we cannot do this’’.

In his remarks, the former Minister, Alhaji Muhammad Sabo Nanono, thanked the Management and staff of the ministry for their support during his tenure in office. He highlighted some of the achievements while in office to include: the stoppage of rice importation into the country, increase in production of local rice, subsidization of fertilizer, ease of movement of Agricultural produce during the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown among others.

In his remarks, the Minister of State for Agriculture Rural Development, Hon. Mustapha Baba Shehuri, stated that the outgoing minister “to the best of his ability contributed immensely to the success of the Ministry during his two years tenure”. He described the Minister as being a passionate farmer, whose guidance and counseling would be needed in the future.

In his welcome address, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Ernest Umakhihe, assured the Minister of support and cooperation of the directors and staff of the ministry to achieve his mandate which is in line with the diversification policy of President Muhammadu Buhari.

Dr. Umakhihe commended the outgoing minister, Alhaji Mohammad Sabo Nanono for playing a remarkable role in advancing the agricultural sector towards achieving self-sufficiency in rice production and other value chains.

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Mohammad Mahmood Abubakar was born on 30th December 1958 in Tudun Wada, Kaduna South, Kaduna State.

He obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in (Biology Major, Chemistry Minor) specializing in Microbiology and Master’s Degree in Resources Management, majoring in Natural Resources Management from Central Washington University, Ellensburg, Washington, and also has a Ph.D. in Watersheds Management from the University of Arizona, Tucson all in the USA.

He is a seasoned microbiologist and did his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) with the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporations (NNPC) Kaduna Refinery, Kaduna State.

Dr. Abubakar has worked in various international Organisations which include: Kittitas Country (Health Dept.) as Environmental Health Inspector, the University of Arizona as Research and Teaching Assistance, E&A Environmental Services Los Angeles, California as an Environmental professional (Industrial Hygienist), Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle as Industrial Waste Investigator.

He also worked as a Director Planning, Research and Evaluation with the Kaduna State Environmental Protection Agency and has lectured at Water Resources Research Institute, Kaduna as well as a volunteer Environmental Consultant for the United Nations Association, Seattle Washington DC.

The Minister is a member of several professional organizations including the National Environmental Society, Nigeria (NES), National Association of Environmental Profession. United Nations Association, National Environmental Health Association, USA, among others.

He is happily married with children.

Chinenye Obi
For: Director, Information (FMARD)

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